Turkey coup Attempt: MEA India provides helpline numbers to Indian citizens

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Turkish soldiers are seen on the Asian side of Istanbul, Friday, July 15, 2016.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Saturday has offered help to Indian citizens in Turkey as the situation in Turkey continues to grow tense.

Military groups in Turkey attempted a coup in Turkey on Saturday night, as confirmed by the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Vikas Swarup on his twitter account advised the citizens to stay at home.

Our Embassy in Ankara advises Indian nationals in Turkey to avoid public places and remain indoors until the situation there becomes clearer

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 15, 2016

He also posted helpline nos which the citizens can call if they need any help.

#SituationinTurkey Emergency contact numbers for Indian nationals
In Ankara: +905303142203
In Istanbul: +905305671095

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 15, 2016